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BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 323 5MT RWD (170 HP)

BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) · 1994 - present · Petrol

The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 323 5MT RWD (170 HP) produces 170 hp and 245 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and reaches 230 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.3 l/100 km, equal to 221 g CO2 per km.

Power
170 hp
Torque
245 Nm
0–100
7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h

Engine

Power 170 hp
Power (kW) 125 kW
Torque 245 Nm
Displacement 2,494 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 55 l

Performance

Top speed 230 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.8 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 9.3 l/100 km
City consumption 13.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 221 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,209 mm
Width 1,699 mm
Height 1,389 mm
Wheelbase 2,700 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 326 l
Unladen weight 1,255 kg
Gross weight limit 1,755 kg
Tyre size 225/50 Wr16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5) 323 5MT RWD (170 HP) compared with 2,845 trims of other cars from the 1991–1997 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 170 hp 141 hp
better than 74%
Torque 245 Nm 214 Nm
better than 70%
Top speed 230 km/h 195 km/h
better than 87%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.8 s 11.4 s
better than 88%
Combined consumption 9.3 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 32%
CO2 emissions 221 g/km 209 g/km
better than 31%
Cargo volume 326 l 451 l
better than 23%
Unladen weight 1,255 kg 1,310 kg
better than 53%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 3 Series Compact (E36/5)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
318tds 5MT RWD (90 HP) Diesel 90 hp 190 Nm 13.9 s 175 km/h 6.4 l/100 km 168 g/km
316i 4AT RWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 150 Nm 13.8 s 183 km/h 8.9 l/100 km 211 g/km
316i 5MT RWD (102 HP) Petrol 102 hp 150 Nm 12.3 s 188 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 182 g/km
316i 4AT RWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 165 Nm 13.9 s 185 km/h 8.9 l/100 km
316i 5MT RWD (105 HP) Petrol 105 hp 165 Nm 11.9 s 190 km/h 7.6 l/100 km 183 g/km
318ti 4AT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 175 Nm 10.8 s 203 km/h 8.8 l/100 km
318ti 5MT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 175 Nm 9.9 s 209 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 198 g/km
323ti 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 8.6 s 225 km/h 10.5 l/100 km